By Keith InghamUnderstandably the question on whether our top scorer Ross McCormack would leave was not far off people's minds when the referee blew his whistle on the final day of the season.The twenty nine goal striker and captain was integral in keeping the club in the Championship so I thought I'd drop him this blog to hopefully withdraw his rumoured transfer request and stay for at least one last season.

Dear Ross,

I've never really done this before as usually most of the players who have left the club have done so quick as a flash but as your our teams captain and without doubt the best player at the club I thought I'd try. Your service as a player is second to none, you've been through the 'thick' stuff since you arrived. Underplayed mostly and usually used from the bench you have gained the trust of the faithful that shout out your name during games.

I know most players have 'shelf life' but you seemed different, settled with a young family you came across as very happy, although events in the club must have seriously made you wonder why you so care about the badge you regularly pull at and kiss. We know you had a lot of respect for Brian (McDermott) and you have shown it, the replacement of him by a virtual unknown must have, like the fans questioned where the club was going. Mr Cellino has a plan and it includes some harsh measures but something had to be done to stop the club bleeding money from every orifice.

It's very early into Mr Hockaday's tenure and although he speaks well and seems to have the backing of more than a couple of your colleagues, Luke Murphy and Matt Smith being just two I could mention. Wouldn't it have been a good idea to join your brothers in arms and try to work in Italy to make this club one that was fit and ready for the forthcoming 2014/15 season. If it hadn't worked out you could at least shown the fans you were willing to give the new regime a opportunity to impress you.

I know a footballers life is a short one and if chances come along to improve not only your professional status and financial security for your family but if you have to go, at least move to Premiership not another Championship club for a few more quid.

You are the Captain of one of the greatest club names in football, following in the footsteps of Collins, Bremner and Strachan to name but a few and carry the hopes of hundreds of thousands of Leeds United fans. Our loyalty to the cause is forever please show us some now.

stop hanging about ross and get on yer bike to that massiv west london club...........ch....erm fulham.
some ambition you have fella.

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somebody

30/6/2014 05:07:20 am

Man U fan commenting on a Leeds page is quite funny to say that your glory days are over at the theatre of hallow dreams. Got nothing else to do

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Martin Mullooly

30/6/2014 04:20:04 am

Good luck to Ross anyone has the right to better themselves any one would do the same im grateful he kept us up .

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John

30/6/2014 04:28:09 am

Wherever Ross goes you can't blame him but I must question his judgement if true in Fulham. Perhaps he was asked to go as the reported fee we couldn't turn down. We are in such a state that gawd knows what goes on behind the scenes. Leeds as a team will be unrecognizable from what we are accustomed to me thinks...its all very sad what we have become.
Off to have a butty now...MOT

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tony

30/6/2014 04:30:55 am

For £10 million,if the money is re-invested in new YOUNG and HUNGRY players then adios amigo.

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Steve

30/6/2014 04:38:45 am

Club is in total chaos at the moment. Transfer embargo, non league coach,Italian owner with no experience of league. Ask yourself the question if you had an offer to better your salary and have a chance of premiership,would you stay? Good luck for the future Ross.

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Tim

30/6/2014 04:43:07 am

Ross has been blowing hot air up our arse's since January. I don't believe all this crap about him and McD. If he wants Prem football then fine but we seem to be talking about him signing for a failed Premier club? I don't see any Prem clubs climbing over each other to get him, so he finishes up at Fulham of all clubs. What's that all about? It can only be about money and fuck the Leeds fans. So, down the road my son and enjoy. We are planning for a better future.

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john

30/6/2014 04:57:04 am

Only for ross we would be looking up at the championship from div 1 eaten bread is soon forgotten if it comes it thanks for the memories ross

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Ropey Wyla

30/6/2014 05:07:27 am

if he's going, he's going. We are Leeds, we stay no matter what

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SSLeedsforever

30/6/2014 05:59:12 am

Bugger off don't darken our door anymore lying turn coat kiss my arse and every True white in the country you will need more than factor 50 you toe rag

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bruce

30/6/2014 06:29:28 am

How many other loyal to the bone players have kissed the badge and then kissed goodbye to the club. Come on guys, what's new. The days as are long gone when players lived for the game and lived for the club. Managers get sacked at the very top if they don't win trophies.
I just hope this club finds its glory again, I'm sure it will come and players like Ross will maybe wish they had stayed and been part of it.
Let's move on.

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kevin

30/6/2014 06:45:40 am

10 million let him go,he is not worth half it

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Ed

30/6/2014 06:47:04 am

Who was the last player to leave Leeds and carry on to become a really big sucess? Boyyer? No, Kewell? Nope, Cantona? McQueen? Players make a name for themselves at Leeds then move off, but to be honest their careers seem to fail to take off time and time again. Look at the Norwich Quartet fior example.... Stick with us lad as you might just live to regret it if you don't. MOT

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SSLeedsforever

30/6/2014 06:52:21 am

And snakes in the grass are absolutely free.... So wussy wossy if off ..... And will Cellino let him step side ways after promising us he would not be sold to competition ..... Wet spam can have him he will warm the bench score ten goals max if that and drift into obscurity .... No loyal players anymore Rich greedy journey men .... Fucking prick fuck off then

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Craig

30/6/2014 10:30:35 am

If you do happen to read this Rossco...... Go with your head held high lad and thank you for at least staying put till the end of the season and definitely keeping us up. You Sir have shown loyalty, don't listen to those that are just angry because of our current situation. We've lost plenty of really talented players over the years and got nowt to peanuts for. We all strive to be the best we can and we would all take promotions with our jobs yours no different lad. At 27 you deserve to play in the premiership,I don't think will be their anytime soon under the current conditions. From one loyal white you have my blessing Cheers Rossco

McCormack has his head up his ass in thinking he will do better on greener pastures. Fulham and Norwich are nonsense no name clubs and he will not get playing time just like Bechioh.
I can smell the 10 million that fools will buy him for and know that MC will bring in some great young talent. I'll gladly pay for a limo to ship the asshole south.

Why are people so angry about ross leaving it is part of football our ssleeds forever is the kind of "fan"? That is never happy if messi joined leeds he would find something wrong with it good luck ross

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